General information

Structured programs have been offered at Ern Halliday since 2000 and have evolved into 22 distinct recreation programs, with an additional range of program variations, training packages, workplace adventures, custom programs, self–directed activities and holiday programs.

We also provide workplace adventures or tailor-made programs. These are suitable for all ages and abilities and can be designed to suit any aims or objectives you may have. They are only available on request, increased program costs may be incurred.

Programs offered at the camp support the agency emphasis in promoting healthy active lifestyles. By incorporating participation in recreation and physical activity during camping experiences, recreation programs provide a chance for camp guests to experience new activities, explore the benefits of physical activity and promote the maintenance of healthy lifestyles.

Challenge by Choice

All camp instructors facilitate programs in accordance with the philosophy of Challenge by Choice. This is based on experiential learning theory, which we define as being able to undertake an experience that a participant can relate back to their life or existing lifestyle in a positive way.

There is an understanding that everyone has varying thresholds for challenge and these challenges can range in their nature and variety. We aim to provide an experience that enables participants to determine their own level of challenge and broaden and develop their perceived limitations through participation in adventure activities both in individual and team environments.

All camps staff will aim to provide a safe experience in which the participant can explore and extend their abilities and limitations. Our Department Camps Program Standards and Instructor Code of Ethics encompass that overriding intent. Participation through excessive pressure and intimidation will not be supported.

This ethos recognises that the attempt is more significant than the result.

Clothing and attire during programs

Due to the active nature of the programs offered, participants are required to wear appropriate clothing and footwear. This includes:

Fully enclosed shoes for all land–based programs. Thongs or sandals are not suitable except for beach programs such as surf life saving and surf ski paddling.Participation in land-based programs will not be allowed for persons wearing sandals or thongs.

Hats should be worn on all programs.

Short tops (e.g. crop tops) that leave the midriff exposed are not suitable for roping programs such as abseiling or rock climbing.

Long hair must be secured in a ponytail when participating in roping programs.

It's also preferred that shorts are longer than mid-thigh on roping and paddling programs.

Necklaces, chains, scarfs or similar articles are to be removed from around participant’s necks before the commencement of any roping program.

Body piercings, large or lengthy earrings and exposed body piercings may need to be covered on request from the instructor in charge.

Programs

Ern Halliday offers structured recreation programs. Year levels are based on recommendations from the Department of Education and Sport and Recreation (WA) Camps Chain Safety Group. Some programs are offered to younger students, however please contact the camp for more information.

Flying fox (years 3+)

Can be modified to suit mobility restrictions. This must be discussed with the camp well in advance of your arrival.

Jacobs ladder (years 8+)

Duration: 1.5 hours

Try your luck at climbing to the top of a giant ladder. Belayed on rope, three climbers will work as a team to reach the top of the 9m ladder.

A qualified instructor will also teach how to safely belay climbers.

Rock climbing (years 5+)

Duration: 1.5 hours

Climb seven graded routes set by outdoor enthusiasts on a 9m artificial climbing wall. Also learn the correct technique to safely belay a climber. All equipment provided as well as a qualified instructor.

Can be modified to suit mobility restrictions. This must be discussed with the camp well in advance of your arrival.

Roping combo (varied year groups)

Duration: 1.5 hours

Roping combos are great for fitting more activity into a shorter space of time and saving money while you are at it.

Only camp approved combos are available. Contact the camp for more details.

Qualified staff are present to ensure you make it back to the ground safely.

Water programs

Beach team building (years 3+)

Duration: 1.5 hours

Purpose designed for initiative beach activities without going into the water. Qualified instructors will run uniquely styled beach games with a splash of a difference. A great introduction into team building activities.

Can be modified to suit mobility restrictions. This must be discussed with the camp well in advance of your arrival.

Paddling (years 7+)

Duration: 1.5 hours

Using sit-on-top paddle craft, learn the basics behind paddling then use this knowledge to paddle along the coast of the Indian Ocean with qualified staff. All equipment is supplied.

Dual sit-on-top crafts are also available for hesitant paddlers or participants with disability. Please advise camps staff when booking this program.

Can be modified to suit mobility restrictions. This must be discussed with the camp well in advance of your arrival.

Paddling (advanced years 9+)

Duration: 3 hours

Paddle cross trainers for three hours along the Sunset Coast, having various breaks along the way. Start the paddle from North Scarborough to Hillarys with qualified paddling instructors. Along the way learn some advanced paddling techniques and skills.

Route may vary for weather conditions.

Must have previous paddle experience and own transport.

Surf lifesaving (years 5+)

Duration: 1.5 hours

Learn beach safety, awareness and lifeguard signals down the beach only 100m from the Ern Halliday Camp. Also learn how to use rescue boards, rescue tubes and try your speed in flags.

Qualified staff and equipment are provided.

Water supervision (years 3+)

Duration: 1.5 hours

Aquatic supervision can also be supplied for groups. Instructors all have their Aquatic Rescue Qualification or equivalent and are supplied according to set ratios for Department of Education and the Department's aquatic supervision guidelines.

Archery (years 3+)

Can be modified to suit mobility restrictions. This must be discussed with the camp well in advance of your arrival.

Bike Pump Track (years 5+) **NEW 2017**

Duration: 1.5 hours

Over 200 lineal metres of stabilised clay track including rollers and berms. This can be divided into 2 smaller tracks catering for different levels of skills as well as being opened-up into one large track.

It is designed to allow bikes to ride the course continuously without pedaling, by using weight shifts (pumping) and gravity to drive momentum.

Caving (years 5+)

Duration: 1.5 hours

Crawl 280m in the first artificial cave system built in Perth with qualified staff. In complete darkness, attempt Zorro’s tunnel, the Maze as well as an underground tunnelling system. Head torches and helmets supplied.

Coastal bike tour (years 7+)

Duration: 1.5 hours

Fully guided coastal bike tour along the picturesque Sunset Coast. Our 1½ hour tour is conducted at a relaxed pace and only a moderate level of fitness is required. Helmets and bikes are provided.

Ice breakers (years 3+)

Duration: 1.5 hours

Fun, short, basic level team building activities designed to break down barriers and get everyone working together. Exciting activities allowing teams to be creative in small or large groups. A great introduction towards team building activities or if a group is newly formed.

Can be modified to suit mobility restrictions. This must be discussed with the camp well in advance of your arrival.

Kite making (years 3+)

Duration: 1.5 hours

Design, colour, build and fly your very own personalised kite. Fly your kite over 15m in the sky.

Can be modified to suit mobility restrictions. This must be discussed with the camp well in advance of your arrival.

Can be self–directed at appropriate charge.

Lost pilot (years 3+)

Duration: 1.5 hours

Using CB radios and navigation skills find the remnants of a helicopter crash without being taken prisoner by the Ern Halliday staff. Once all remnants have been located, track down the lost pilot and bring him to safety. A great team building program.

Minutes To Win It (years 3+) **NEW 2017**

Duration: 1.5 hours

A series of physical and mental activity stations each designed to challenge participants in a different way.

The aim is to complete each activity station in your fastest time.

Orienteering (Years 3+)

Duration: 1.5 hours

In over 28 hectares of coastal bushland use our maps to navigate to the 22 orienteering markers located within the camp. Will you have enough time to find them all?

Can be self–directed at appropriate charge.

Orienteering (advanced years 8+)

Duration: 1.5 hours

This is an expanded version of the current orienteering program. Participants learn to work with compasses to map out several tracks throughout the camp grounds. The tracks used in this class are more challenging than the ones used for the basic program.

Participants are recommended to have prior knowledge of map reading and an understanding of compass navigation.

Team building (years 3+)

Duration: 1.5 hours

Qualified instructors running purpose–designed team building exercises to help groups achieve set tasks and goals. Can your team outsmart the challenges?

Can be modified to suit mobility restrictions. This must be discussed with the camp well in advance of your arrival.

Team building (advanced years 8+)

Duration: 1.5 hours

Interactive and diverse team building activities designed for groups wanting a more challenging experience. Test the capabilities and dynamics of your group within the natural bush environments. A higher facilitated team building program.

Self-directed programs

Ern Halliday Camp has a small range of self-directed recreation programs that can be conducted by camp leaders. Self-directed programs provide a cost-effective alternative to the camp-led programs. Further information about self directed programs can be obtained by contacting a program coordinator at the camp.

Pricing

Prices are tiered for school groups, not-for-profit community groups and corporate groups.